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bernestina · 11/10/2022 10:15

I love liberty but don't like the nick name libby or Bertie, are there any other nick names for this name?

I love the nickname Rocky as it reminds me of the mountains, what would be a slightly more feminine longer name?

I love the name Scotia, I read it somewhere meaning land of the Scotts. What are your thoughts?

Im half greek, grew up in Canada and live in Scotland. I really like name that are linked to these places. Any ideas?

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kirkandpetal · 12/10/2022 06:47

Scotia is awful as a name - sorry. Sounds like a Building Society.

And people will miss pronounce it, either

Scot-ee-ah or Skow-she-ah

I do like Roberta if you are keen on Bertie although she may get it shorted to Rob/Robbie/Bob/Bobby.

Rochelle etc is nice but in all honesty, Rocky to me sounds more like a nickname for a boy.

So many lovely Scottish names out there for girls if you want to go down that route without sounding try hard and contrived.

Abhannmor · 13/10/2022 14:25

bernestina · 11/10/2022 14:10

@Abhannmor I really like Scotia nn Scottie and Roksana nn Rockie

I thought Scotia just meant Scotland -like Alba - well it does but is also a variant spelling of Scota . An ancestor Goddess of the Gaels according to myths.
Cara / friend is nice and not too way out.
I loved the sound of Bronagh although it means sorrowful it is fairly popular.

Adultchildofelderlyparents · 13/10/2022 15:03

Liberty could also be nicknamed Lily.

Roxanne or Veronica could be nicknamed Rocky, but Rocky sounds very masculine to me.

I actually like Scotia! It's a connection to both Canada and Scotland.

Alba also a name for Scotland.

caitlinrose · 13/10/2022 15:12

I think being called Scotia in Scotland might be a bit awkward. It also makes me think of Scottie dogs. Would definitely not do this. Name her after an island: Skye, Iona or even Rona are better.

Rocky is a bit embarrassing, in my opinion, sorry! But you could do Rochelle.

Libby is fine but Bertie is not. Liberty overall is ok but a bit much.

What about:

Sofia
Alexandria
Skye
Iona
Rona
Sydney

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